Where the Wind Blows

Today I read a Huffington Post article on how to get your blog noticed. One of the advice tips was to have a definite meaning or theme to your blog. You know like a fashion blog, car blog, something along those lines. When I created this blog, I didn't want to do that. I didn't want to write about one specific thing because life isn't about one thing. You don't wake up to do one thing. You don't live just to do one thing. So, why write about one thing?

I'm a growing teenager that is living a difficult life in a complicated world. Or is it the other way around? I don't know. There are a lot of things that has happened to me and will happen to me. There are things that I am going through currently. I want to share those things because I know I am not the only person in this gigantic world going through something.

And I'm just going to write about those things. I'll throw in fashion, music, and other fun stuff to jazz up my blog. I guess what I am trying to say is that this blog isn't going in one direction. I'm not controlling its movements. I'm just letting it go wherever the wind takes it.

Words Speak Volumes

Your words can take you far in life. Remember words can be spoken and written, read and heard. A voice can only be heard, and people can twist the words you speak base on the voice you use. Think wisely. Think effectively. Use the words that come to you. Be aware of the voice you have inside. Your words should out rule your voice.

Voice of Morrison

Unlike most people, I'm still a user of Pandora. I have not turned away from the ad interrupted, limited song skip app. I have been using Pandora since the fifth grade, the year I got my first Apple product. Don't judge, but I still have the same account with my embarrassing AOL email address. 

Lately, I've decided to branch out from my classic rock stations, and get little in tuned with modern groups. For the past few days, my ears have been entertained by the Alabama Shakes' station. Let me tell you, it is a good station!

Not only I have been blasting out to Brittany Howard's strong, soulful voice, I have come across the works of the White Stripes, Black Keys, and my new favorite, Van Morrison. I'm not talking about the "Brown Eyed Girl" Morrison, but the sophisticated, "Crazy Love" Morrison.

I was taken aback when I heard this different side of Mr. Morrison. I was use to this upbeat guy singing about "making love in the green grass". To my surprise, I was introduced to a musician that voice was far different from what you would expect from an Irish singer. His voice is so captivating with a bluesy, soulful tone. He almost reminds me of a studio version of Otis Redding. Oh, and his lyrics are flat out amazing. The lyrics are romantic without making him sound like a hopeless romantic or like a guy that just lost his woman. It's the kind of music that you would hear at a chill wedding reception. 

I'm glad with my decision of branching out. I unexpectedly came across a singer that I could ease my mind and take away to a loveland.

   

                                                                 Thanks Mr. Morrison,

The Vow

I, Sarah E. Beth (last name shall not be known), am vowing not to fall in love with any boy that does not I know exist. No longer will I create the perfect fairytale with a boy I only laid eyes on once. There will be no more nights of plotting ways to get a senior to notice me or thinking of ways to score a date with the Kroger cashier. Any jock, debater, or boy shopping with his mother will not be worthy of any thoughts from me unless they know my name including my last name that shall not be known on here. This is vow I am making with myself, God, and anyone that takes the time to read my blog. 

                             

                                                 Sincerely,    

The Distance Between You and Yourself

I think as humans, we live our lives in fast forward, constantly walking over the beauties and facts of life. We stomp over advice, jump over the small things we call obstacles, and stroll through trouble. Everyone is on a chase from something. That something is vast, but it ends up being ourselves. Imagine how far away from yourself you can get in a day, week, month, even a year. Is this distance between you and yourself for the better?